We are so excited to welcome one of Offstage Theatre's founders, Tom Coash, back to the Charlottesville for Barhoppers 2016, opening this month!

Name of playwright: Tom Coash

Current City: New Haven, CT

Title of Play: Raghead

Synopsis of Play: A blind date, a veiled woman, a firefighter. Will sparks fly? Nick, a New York City firefighter, is surprised when Sarah, his blind date shows up wearing an Islamic veil.

How did you find out about Barhoppers?

I was one of the founders of Offstage Theatre and the Barhoppers Series. This will make my sixth play in a Barhoppers. I'm sure Joel (Jones) has me beat though!

What is your most memorable bar experience?

I met my lovely and talented wife, Julie, in a bar. Life is sweet!

Beer, Wine, or Whiskey?

All of the above.

If you could share a drink with any figure from history who would it be and why?

Shakespeare - Get him drunk and steal some ideas!

Favorite theatrical experience?

Wow, so many great ones: my whole five years working with Offstage, the recent premiere of my play Veils at Portland Stage, my intern year at Actors Theater of Louisville, the recent production of my play Cry Havoc in South Africa, teaching playwriting in Egypt, but really my favorite memory in theatre was when Bert couldn't get his underwear and pants on right in the Offstage Bedroom Series...brilliant!